Ingredient
Retinaldehyde
Retinoid (vitamin A) · INCI: Retinaldehyde
Reviewed by Elysiana, licensed esthetician
How we read it
Not pore-clogging
Not a pore-clogger. Considered safe for acne-prone skin.
Is Retinaldehyde comedogenic?
No. Retinaldehyde isn't considered pore-clogging, and we read it as safe to use on acne-prone skin. That doesn't make it right for everyone, but congestion isn't the thing to watch for with it.
Why we read it this way
A vitamin A derivative. Not pore-clogging; like other retinoids it can irritate while skin adjusts.
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